And i think one of the the difficult challenges we see with individuals across the country is the ability the inability to predict or know what is expected of them as far as their obligations under our environmental laws. I really believe, mr. Chairman, that if confirmed as the epa administrator, this public participation, cooperative federalism, rule of law being the focus of how we do business at the epa is center to restoring confidence and certainty in those that are regulated. Clearly the mission of the epa as i indicated in my Opening Statement to protect our natural resources, protect our Water Quality, improving our air, helping protect the health and welfare of our citizens is key to the leadership of the epa. And enforcement is necessary, a vigorous enforcement, ive done that as attorney general in oklahoma, ive taken very constructive steps against those that violated the law, but we have done so, i think, in a decisive and meaningful way. Mr. Chairman, with that in mind. On
A racist and is, quote, hurting. More of her comments as we look at sterlings Legal Options and why some insist a players boycott may still happen. Also today, a major endorsement for a campaign that has not even started. The latest democrat backing Hillary Clinton. And a new generation of power. One citys plans to transform landfills into sources of energy. Its todays big idea. It is also derby day. With horse names like wicked strong, junk in the trunk, and thissiers favorite, california chrome, will we get our first triple crown winner in 36 years . Well go to Churchill Downs as well. Good saturday to you. Im craig melvin. In ukraine, theyre calling it war. Right now the military is desperately trying to take back portions of that country from prorussian separatists. It all came to a bloody head friday when at least 42 people were killed in odessa as fires and gunfights broke out during violent clashes between pro and antirussian groups. 125 people were hurt yesterday. Russias presi
Break free and make it back home. We are live in nigeria with her harrowing tale. And breaking news this morning, ukraine in crisis. Prorussian rebels claiming victory after eastern provinces vote on whether to secede from the nation. So, will that country now be split into pieces . What is the situation on the ground . Were live with the very latest. Good morning, everyone. Its monday. Welcome to early start. Im john berman. Im christine romans. May 12th. Its 4 00 a. M. In the east. Lets begin with a cnn exclusive this morning, Donald Sterling on the record for the first time about the racist comments he made and the nbas push to force him out as owner of the l. A. Clippers. Sterling sat down with anderson cooper, insisting he was baited by the woman named v. Stiviano, baited into saying she shouldnt be seen with black people. He called her a friend he thought liked him and he thought cared for him, and he apologized, calling what happened a mistake. His wife, shelly, is also speaking
Lifestyle is questionable. You remember those comments, allegedly from the mayor of latta, South Carolina. This afternoon a new effort to curb his authority after firing that towns openly gay police chief. Meanwhile here in new york city, some families of 9 11 victims are angry over the decision to move unidentified remains to the site of the attacks. Ill talk to one fdny lieutenant whose brotherinlaw died that day. What about this idea, pot for schools . Well, not pot exactly but tax dollars from pot sales to support schools. Its an idea thats seriously being floated. Well talk to the woman behind that proposal. Good saturday afternoon to you, im craig melvin. Youre watching msnbc. All of that, plus a big idea about how to get farm fresh food to americas biggest city. So much to get to, but lets start here. That developing story out of virginia. Take a look at these dramatic pictures right there showing a hot air balloon in flames. Three people were on board, including a pilot. We jus
Move by the nba to push him out. Is this all the food you will ever need . Whats behind the creation that sounds an awful lot like a 1970s science first movie. And how does it taste . Hey there, everyone. Its high noon in the east, 9 00 a. M. Out west. Welcome to weekends with al lix witt. Were coming to you from washington, d. C. We begin with politics and the lightning rod issue is emerging as a central gop focus for 2014 and perhaps beyond. Benghazi was front and center this sunday after john boehner announced plans to establish a special committee to further expand the republicans quest for answers but this morning democratic congressman and member of the House Intelligence Committee adam schiff encouraged his Party Leadership to flat out boycott speaker boehners special committee. Its a colossal waste of time. With the republican conferences so fractured, theres only two things they agree on. They dont like obamacare, so weve had 50 votes on that. And they do like talking about be